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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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